Explore the 1,000-year history of Oxford Castle and Prison. Step back in time with our costumed guided tours and see fascinating stories come to life. Hear the great tales of Empress Matilda, the fate of Mary Blandy and step inside our padded jail cell.
Find gorgeous views atop of St. Georges' Tower and then descend into the atmospheric crypt of St. Georges’ Chapel. Here you can touch the stones where Oxford University was rumoured to begin and stand in the birthplace of Geofrey of Monmouths’ King Arthur. Wander the austere confines of the prisons’ D-Wing and learn about our youngest inmates.
After your guided tour, you can explore the prison cells at your own leisure and dress up like a prisoner in our exhibition space. Head outside and climb the mound, the remains of our motte and bailey castle.
Posted By : 401phillipa
A fascinating insite into prison life in the last couple of centuries, a lovely view from the roof very enjoyable experience
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Posted On : 2024-07-06 05:47:45 
Posted By : 724tam_sn
Really informative yet entertaining. The guide was more than friendly and experienced. I recommend it to everyone visiting Oxford
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 12:23:29
Posted By : nicholal395
Jade was an excellent tour guide. She was amusing and very informative. You could tell she really enjoys her job! Found her to be a great laugh and made the experience enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 12:40:40
Posted By : ritaeK8312BL
Very good and amusing tour. Enthusiastic lady as guide. You get a geniune feel of an old prison! Lots of steps, so not suitable for disabled people. 8
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 04:17:45
Posted By : Traveler02074220904
It was an interesting tour with well-informed guides. Anne was very friendly and had lots of knowledge and was able to answer our questions out of curiosity.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 08:25:46
Posted By : A6972TZpeterm
Had a very informative tour of the old castle and prison. Our guide Talia was very knowledgeable and told the stores in a very entertaining manner. Recommend the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 07:36:02
Posted By : 269frankier
We came pretty late on a Sunday and were greeted with smiles and pleasant attitudes!
Anne gave us an accidental private tour (We were the only ones who signed up)
It was super informational and professional! And Anne knew all the answers to any questions we had! Not to mention she worked over her shift just for us, What a total gem!
We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back/recommending!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 17:12:42
Posted By : a t
Learnt something I did not know before so tour was educational. It was just about the right length of time (about an hour) and Ellie was excellent with her narrative- an actress in the making. The young bits (looks like 4 and 7) were really hooked on the stories
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 14:46:51
Posted By : Discover458324
I loved it.I liked our funny tour guide Ella.
The history around the place is amazing as well, only downside will be that the place is smaller than expected.
Mia age 8
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 13:08:52
Posted By : andreanik2024
Our tour guide, Ella, was very friendly and funny:) The tour was amazing and the gift shop even better! Loved the mug shots we got at the end!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:10:18
